There are many ways to remove Hair from your body, each with their own merits and demerits. While you may be familiar with many of them – razors, depilatory creams, etc – it may be time to look into getting Laser Hair Removal. Performed in a clinic or spa, laser hair removal can be done quickly and with lasting results. By following some simple pointers, you can get even more out of the laser treatment.

Care Before Treatment
Prior to your first treatment, you will need to schedule a consultation with the cosmetic practice. They will look at your skin and hair to determine how to best treat you. At that time, they will instruct you as to what you need to do for the first treatment. If you have used wax hair removal recently, you will have to wait until the hair grows back in. Laser hair removal must target the roots of the hair to effectively remove it. Once you are scheduled for the laser procedure, avoid sun exposure for two or more weeks prior to the appointment.

The Day Of Your Appointment
On the day you are scheduled for treatment, do not apply anything on your skin. Perfume or cologne, makeup, lotions, and any other topical applications may cause damage to your skin during treatment. Instead, keep the skin area to be treated free and clear. Many people experience mild discomfort during the procedure. Normally, technicians will automatically apply a numbing cream to your skin before using the laser hair-removal equipment. If yours does not, request that they do so.

Immediately After The Appointment
Right after the laser hair removal procedure, your skin will be mildly irritated. Applying an ice pack or cooling cloths to it will help reduce any redness or swelling that may have occurred. Avoid using perfumes or other chemicals on the area of the skin where the hair was removed for at least one day after the treatment. Do apply a moisturizing cream, especially one with aloe or vitamin E, to help sooth the skin.

Follow-Up Care
After the appointment, there are still things you need to do to care for your skin. Be sure to do the following:

• Limit exposure to the sun for the first two weeks after your laser treatment. That includes using a tanning bed.
• Apply skincare moisturizers for the first week to keep skin healthy.
• Use gentle cleansers for the first week to avoid irritating the skin. Avoid sugar scrubs and similar product while your skin is sensitive. After that first week, use exfoliating scrubs to keep the skin smooth.

Making The Laser Hair Removal Last
As you know, no matter how well you shave your body, hair continues to grow back. While lasers are much more effective at destroying hair follicles, they are not permanent with only one treatment. Hair grows in three different stages at all times. To make it stop growing back, the root must be destroyed while in the correct stage. In order to make the laser hair removal semi-permanent, you will need to return for between 5 to 7 sessions.